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Old January 6th 10, 08:35 AM posted to sci.space.history,sci.space.policy,sci.astro,sci.physics
Pat Flannery
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Default Space shuttle for space tourism and first stage of a TSTO.

David Spain wrote:
And no SRB's?

BTW, unless Vandenberg can be recomissioned with minimal $$$, how does this
help the Air Force? Seems like a pricey option as far as ground support
goes as opposed to flying ELVs in the orbits most favored.


Maybe it's supposed to fly off of a runway?

Pat